Generate your summary automatically, or select your exact template, model, and language for total structural control.
Applies to: v3.30.x or earlier. Already using v4.0.x or later Plaud Mobile App? See Automatic transcription and summaries.
Understanding your generation options
Select between two distinct modes when extracting insights within the Plaud App:
- Auto generation: Plaud AI automatically determines your template, model, and language to extract insights instantly.
- Custom generation: Manually select your exact template, AI model, and audio language for total structural control.
Choosing your generation mode
- Auto generation: Best for instant extraction. Plaud perfectly structures your everyday recordings using optimized default settings.
- Custom generation: Best for precise control. Manually apply specific templates, select AI models, or adjust the audio language.
Choosing your generation mode
Navigate to the Generate page to choose your path:
- Auto generation: Tap to instantly extract insights using optimized default settings.
- Custom generation: Tap to manually select your exact template, model, and language.
Notes on summary generation
- Consistent AI engines: Both Auto generation and Custom generation utilize identical underlying models. The custom path simply grants you precise structural control.
- Flexible mode switching: Your selected mode applies exclusively to your current summary. This choice will not override your default settings for future recordings.
- Identical quota consumption: Your generation mode does not impact your transcription balance. Manually selecting a template consumes the exact same quota as the automated path.
FAQ about auto and custom generation
Which mode should I use by default?
Select Auto generation for immediate insights. Switch to Custom generation when you need to apply specific templates or models to individual recordings.
Can I change settings after generating with auto generation?
Yes. You can effortlessly regenerate your summary using Custom generation to apply a completely different structure.
Do auto and custom generation use different transcription minutes?
No. Both generation pathways deduct time from your monthly balance.
When should I use Auto and when should I use Custom generation?
Use Auto when you're not sure which language was spoken, or the language varies between recordings. Use Custom generation when you want the transcript in a specific language every time — for example, always in English. Custom generation keeps the language fixed to your choice.